The D50 is the ideal introduction to Digital SLR photography, with a wide range of automatic features to take great photographs easily. Whatever you shoot there is a Digital Vari Program that sets up the camera for the best exposure. Just select the mode dial and the D50 takes care of the rest. It's small, it's light, and it fits snugly in your hands and delivers clear, sharp results with extra possibilities of control and creativity. If you're looking to make the jump from amateur to professional, this is the best digital camera at a competitive price.